Precision, Speed, and Scale: How Our New MBO Finishing Line Elevates Your Print Experience

At Lahlouh, we’re always looking for ways to raise the bar — not just for ourselves, but for our clients. That’s why we’re excited to announce the installation of our new MBO Roll-Fed Finishing Line at our Ohio facility.

Yes, it’s fast. Yes, it’s powerful. But most importantly, it helps us do what we do best: deliver high-quality print materials that are campaign-ready, brand-right, and always on time. This upgrade isn’t just about staying current with the latest technology — it’s about staying ahead. 

And when we stay ahead, so do you.

Ready to see how our new finishing line can improve your direct mail campaigns? Let’s talk!

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What It Is — and Why It Matters

The MBO Roll-Fed Finishing Line is a modular, high-speed finishing system designed to convert printed rolls into fully finished marketing pieces in one seamless process. That means postcards, folded mailers, brochures, booklets, and more — everything you need for your direct mail campaigns trimmed, scored, glued, folded, stacked, and ready to go.

With speeds of up to 824 feet per minute, advanced inline finishing, and dynamic perf and score capabilities, this system replaces what traditionally required multiple machines (and more time, labor, and handling) with a streamlined, automated workflow.

But that’s just the start.

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What Sets Lahlouh Apart

There are plenty of shops out there with high-speed machines and shiny new toys. But what makes this investment different is how it fits into the way Lahlouh does business — with flexibility, reliability, and results that deliver on your goals.

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Here’s where we pull ahead:

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1. True End-to-End Service, All Under One Roof

Our MBO line integrates seamlessly with our in-house design, print, direct mail, and fulfillment services. That means fewer handoffs, fewer delays, and total control from start to finish. While other vendors may outsource finishing or require multiple facilities to complete your job, we keep everything tight, reducing turnaround times and risk while improving quality control.

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2. Scale Without Sacrificing Precision

Whether you’re sending 500 personalized mailers or 500,000, we’ve got you covered for your direct mail campaigns. The MBO line makes it easy to scale up or pivot quickly without compromising accuracy. Its dynamic tooling adapts in real time, ensuring every piece is cut, scored, and folded with exacting consistency, no matter the run size.

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3. Complex Jobs, Now Simplified

From dynamic scoring to “T” perfs, coupons, and stitched booklets — the MBO lets us create high-impact, multi-step pieces in a single run. Fewer manual touches = faster production, tighter registration, and fewer errors. It also opens the door to more creative solutions for your next campaign. 

That means you don’t have to choose between speed and complexity — you can have both. Want a stitched newsletter with a tear-off coupon and custom folds? We can do that in one pass, without added delays. It’s the kind of agility that gives your team more breathing room without compromising on creativity.

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What Does That Mean for You?

Every upgrade we make is about one thing: making your life easier. That’s why we view technology as a service tool, not a selling point. The right machine in the right hands can change how you plan campaigns, execute ideas, and hit deadlines. With the MBO line, we’ve created more space for innovation and fewer roadblocks to execution.

Here's how the MBO machine enhances your experience as a client:

✅ Shorter Turnarounds, Even on Big Jobs

We know speed matters. The MBO system's inline configuration dramatically cuts down production time — what once took days across multiple machines now happens in one continuous run. That means faster proofs, quicker deliveries, and more time for you to focus on strategy instead of logistics.

✅ More Campaign Flexibility

Need variable formats? Custom folds? Different stocks or multiple versions? The modularity of our MBO system lets us tailor your project without expensive custom setups or long changeover times. It's perfect for test campaigns, staggered drops, or personalized pieces with multiple components.

✅ Sharper Output Across the Board

With smart tension control, soft anvil scoring, and precise print-to-cut registration, you get a cleaner, more polished final product — every time. Whether it’s a slim mailer or a folded self-mailer, the finishing is flawless — even on thick or coated stocks.

✅ More Options, Without More Headaches

Want to add a reply card, coupon tear-off, or UV coating? No problem. With capabilities like inline gluing, trimming, scoring, and perfing, we can do more without juggling extra vendors, timelines, or costs. It’s a more creative toolbox with fewer moving parts.

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A Few Technical Highlights (For the Print Gurus Among Us)

We promised just a bit of tech, so here’s a peek under the hood:

• Dynamic Perf & Score (DPS 60 Module): Allows inline creation of tear-offs, BR slips, coupons, crack-free folds, and variable perf placement for marketing creativity.
  
  
• Soft Anvil Technology: Reduces cracking on folds, especially with heavy digital print coverage.
  
  
• Modular System Design: Easily reconfigurable for different product types — from newsletters to miniature folds to saddle-stitched booklets.
  
  
• Roll-fed Input: Reduces waste, improves speed, and keeps substrate tension consistent for superior finishing.
  
  
• Real-time Adjustments: Closed-loop registration lets us adjust tooling on the fly — perfect for tight deadlines and high-precision campaigns.

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Why It’s an Investment in Your Success

At Lahlouh, we don’t just invest in equipment — we invest in outcomes. The MBO finishing line is more than just a technical upgrade; it’s a strategic move that strengthens our ability to serve your business with speed, reliability, and creativity.

It allows us to say “yes” more often — yes to tight timelines, yes to specialty formats, yes to creative concepts that others might shy away from. It reinforces our promise to be a true partner who not only meets expectations but redefines what’s possible in print.

The Bottom Line

You don’t need to know how the MBO system works — you just need to know what it does for you. It shortens your timelines, expands your options, and ensures your campaigns are executed with consistency and care.

That’s the Lahlouh difference: the right tools, the right team, and the drive to make your next big idea a flawless reality.

Ready to see what the MBO line can do for your next project? Let’s talk.

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